The Overview and Scrutiny
Officer referred Members to recent press articles relating to the
remit of Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and
Scrutiny Committee.
The article were:-
- Energy
Reduction Project Cuts the Costs of Local Business - P&P
windows based in Peterlee, had saved money thanks to the Business
Energy Efficiency Project. P&P received a free audit that
identified a clear problem with the cost of lighting. Members had
previously received information on the BEEP and visited a factory,
Dyer Engineering which had benefitted from advice and support
provided by the project.
- Counting
the Cost of Not Helping with Fly-tipping Enquiries - Two men who
failed to comply with an investigation into fly-tipping had been
left hundreds of pounds worse off. The men were issued with legal
notices compelling them to attend interviews, however neither
responded and they were charged with failure to attend. Both men
were fined £120 and ordered to pay victim surcharges and
costs. This links to the Special meeting of the committee planned
for the 10 October, 2018 where Members will consider data in
relation to Fly-tipping and various initiatives to tackle the
issue.
- Emergency
Crews Thanked for Storms Response - Durham County Council teams
were on call to help families around the clock during the storms,
extra crews including emergency highways action teams, clean and
green officers, joiners and heating and gas engineers on alert. In
preparation for the forecast storms, all depots were fully stocked
with more than 2,400 sand bags. This links to the meeting planned
as part of the future work programme, meeting with the Flood Risk
Management Authorities for County Durham.
Resolved: That the presentation be
noted.